November 12, 2024 at 01:36PM
Microsoft has released mandatory cumulative updates KB5046617 and KB5046633 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 23H2, addressing security vulnerabilities and various issues. Users can install these updates via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog. Key fixes include enhancements to Task Manager, internet connectivity, and notification settings.
### Meeting Takeaways: Windows 11 Updates
**Release Overview:**
– Microsoft has released two mandatory cumulative updates for Windows 11:
– **KB5046617** for version 24H2
– **KB5046633** for version 23H2
– These updates address security vulnerabilities and issues as part of the November 2024 Patch Tuesday.
**Installation Instructions:**
– Users can install the updates via:
– **Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for Updates**
– Alternatively, updates can be manually downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
**Build Number Changes:**
– After installation:
– **24H2 (KB5046617)**: Build number changes to **26100.2314**
– **23H2 (KB5046633)**: Build number changes to **22631.4460**
**Key Fixes & Improvements in KB5046617 (24H2):**
1. **Task Manager**: Fixed incorrect count of running processes when “Group by type” is enabled.
2. **Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)**: Resolved access issues to the Dev Drive.
3. **Internet Connectivity**: Fixed DHCP server-related connection issues on certain devices.
4. **Notifications**: Users can now disable suggestions to turn off notifications from apps.
5. **Wi-Fi Password Dialog**: Updated design to align with Windows 11 style.
6. **Narrator Shortcut**: New shortcut added to copy the last spoken content to the clipboard.
7. **Auto Reading in Outlook**: Narrator now reads email content in the new Outlook.
8. **Start Menu**: “All apps” renamed to “All.”
9. **Black Screen Issue**: Resolved issue where switching apps with Alt-Tab resulted in a black screen.
10. **Scanner Detection**: Fixed problems with scanning apps not detecting certain connected scanners.
11. **Web Sign-in**: Resolved issues with signing in from the web.
12. **Copilot Key Configuration**: Users can customize the function of the Copilot key on compatible keyboards.
13. **Windows Disk Cleanup**: Improved accuracy of free space estimates.
**Key Fixes & Improvements in KB5046633 (23H2):**
– Similar improvements as KB5046617, including:
1. **Notifications**: Ability to disable suggestions.
2. **Start Menu**: Name change from “All apps” to “All.”
3. **Narrator Shortcut**: New shortcut added to copy the last spoken content.
4. **Auto Reading in Outlook**: Similar functionality for new Outlook.
5. **Copilot Key Configuration**: Similar customization options.
6. **Battery Usage**: Fixed excessive battery consumption in Modern Standby.
7. **Microsoft Teams**: Resolved issues with joining Teams meetings via Outlook reminders.
8. **Multi-Function Printer (MFP)**: Fixed unwanted printing of network command text via USB connection.
**Recommendations:**
– It is strongly advised for Windows users to install these updates promptly to mitigate four actively exploited vulnerabilities that have been patched.